I know it means you aren't feeling too great, but in golf, isn't under par a good thing?
2007-12-12 05:12:32 · 7 answers · asked by . 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Good point, that colloquialism doesn't make much sense. I'm not sure what "under the weather" or "not up to snuff" means either.
2007-12-12 05:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by Steve C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Par value in finance and accounting means stated value or face value." Wikipedia, Par Value.
When using it to say you aren't feeling well, the phrase is from finance, not golf. Under par means it's worth less than the stated value.
2007-12-12 05:21:52 · answer #2 · answered by MarianariaBibliotecaria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Par" means "by" in French, so in golf "par 4" , the ball should be in the hole after 4 shots to play that hole in standard strokes. Consequently, less than standard , in health or golf, is "under par".
2007-12-12 22:28:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not come from golf. Par in general means an expected level, etc. It just means you are feeling "less than" you would expect. But, good observation.
2007-12-12 05:18:15 · answer #4 · answered by mellow yellow 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I should say that on some days when I do feel "over the weather" but today I am way under with an abscess tooth. I was almost going to go to the E.R. for it. It sucks!!!
2016-05-23 05:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The expression doesn't come from golf.
2007-12-12 05:18:48 · answer #6 · answered by dnldslk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
??? GOOD LORD!! You are absolutely right!
I can't believe I missed that! I'm not being sarcastic.
2007-12-12 05:25:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋